3/1/2019--Loudon Wainwright III---Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OhioI still haven't added a couple of 2018 shows but I'll get to that later.

I usually say the more music venues an area has, the better. But places like Ludlow Garage and Memorial Hall seem to be slowly drawing acts that would previously have played SGHR, Taft Ballroom, and The 20th Century. The only problem with that--and it is a significant one--is that Ludlow and Memo are pricier than the other venues I mentioned. That could affect a lot of people who aren't Jeff Bezos or trust fund babies.

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I refuse to shut up about Johnny Dowd until the world recognizes his musical genius. I may lose my voice before that happens but at least I can enjoy the man's music while going mute.

5/6 deer tick; blind pig, ann arbor, MI - had never seen them before, and didn't know much of their music. turned out to be a fun bar type band in the vein of allman bros, jayhawks, old neil young, and maybe a bit of the eagles. damn those loud talkers, yes, you middle aged women hanging by the bar who TALKED THIS LOUD THE WHOLE NIGHT and really took it up a level during the quieter songs. why? why do people do that? could you go to a bar and be that obnoxious without ruining people who want to see a band? why are ppl so myopic these days and have no regard for others and their enjoyment?

5/6 deer tick; blind pig, ann arbor, MI - had never seen them before, and didn't know much of their music. turned out to be a fun bar type band in the vein of allman bros, jayhawks, old neil young, and maybe a bit of the eagles. damn those loud talkers, yes, you middle aged women hanging by the bar who TALKED THIS LOUD THE WHOLE NIGHT and really took it up a level during the quieter songs. why? why do people do that? could you go to a bar and be that obnoxious without ruining people who want to see a band? why are ppl so myopic these days and have no regard for others and their enjoyment?

1. 5/6 deer tick; blind pig, ann arbor, MI - had never seen them before, and didn't know much of their music. turned out to be a fun bar type band in the vein of allman bros, jayhawks, old neil young, and maybe a bit of the eagles. damn those loud talkers, yes, you middle aged women hanging by the bar who TALKED THIS LOUD THE WHOLE NIGHT and really took it up a level during the quieter songs. why? why do people do that? could you go to a bar and be that obnoxious without ruining people who want to see a band? why are ppl so myopic these days and have no regard for others and their enjoyment?

3. Okkervil River, the magic bag, ferndale, mi - played as a stripped down trio, sheff singing and acoustic guitar, another guy on electric lead guitar, and the bassist/percussionist. had the opener (lip talk - single female with keyboard, also quite good) up for a few songs too. this was a rarities and request tour, so i knew few songs, but really enjoyed the show. he interacted with the crowd quite well, and the folks were quiet and respectful during the show, what a great evening to enjoy some good music. played about just over 1.5 hours. one song, mermaid, stood out as the one i liked the best; incredible guitar part that sounded like water falling! check them out!

1. 5/6 deer tick; blind pig, ann arbor, MI - had never seen them before, and didn't know much of their music. turned out to be a fun bar type band in the vein of allman bros, jayhawks, old neil young, and maybe a bit of the eagles. damn those loud talkers, yes, you middle aged women hanging by the bar who TALKED THIS LOUD THE WHOLE NIGHT and really took it up a level during the quieter songs. why? why do people do that? could you go to a bar and be that obnoxious without ruining people who want to see a band? why are ppl so myopic these days and have no regard for others and their enjoyment?

2. 7/3 bela fleck and the fleck tones, michgian theater, ann arbor, mi - 30th anniversary tour! amazing! played for 2.5 hours. incredible musicians. incredible talent. can't say enough good things.3. Okkervil River, the magic bag, ferndale, mi - played as a stripped down trio, sheff singing and acoustic guitar, another guy on electric lead guitar, and the bassist/percussionist. had the opener (lip talk - single female with keyboard, also quite good) up for a few songs too. this was a rarities and request tour, so i knew few songs, but really enjoyed the show. he interacted with the crowd quite well, and the folks were quiet and respectful during the show, what a great evening to enjoy some good music. played about just over 1.5 hours. one song, mermaid, stood out as the one i liked the best; incredible guitar part that sounded like water falling! check them out!

4. 9/20 reckless kelly, the ark, ann arbor - went on a whim as a friend of mine said these guys were good. he was right! country with rock influences, great show!

1. 5/6 deer tick; blind pig, ann arbor, MI - had never seen them before, and didn't know much of their music. turned out to be a fun bar type band in the vein of allman bros, jayhawks, old neil young, and maybe a bit of the eagles. damn those loud talkers, yes, you middle aged women hanging by the bar who TALKED THIS LOUD THE WHOLE NIGHT and really took it up a level during the quieter songs. why? why do people do that? could you go to a bar and be that obnoxious without ruining people who want to see a band? why are ppl so myopic these days and have no regard for others and their enjoyment?

2. 7/3 bela fleck and the fleck tones, michgian theater, ann arbor, mi - 30th anniversary tour! amazing! played for 2.5 hours. incredible musicians. incredible talent. can't say enough good things.3. Okkervil River, the magic bag, ferndale, mi - played as a stripped down trio, sheff singing and acoustic guitar, another guy on electric lead guitar, and the bassist/percussionist. had the opener (lip talk - single female with keyboard, also quite good) up for a few songs too. this was a rarities and request tour, so i knew few songs, but really enjoyed the show. he interacted with the crowd quite well, and the folks were quiet and respectful during the show, what a great evening to enjoy some good music. played about just over 1.5 hours. one song, mermaid, stood out as the one i liked the best; incredible guitar part that sounded like water falling! check them out!4. 9/20 reckless kelly, the ark, ann arbor - went on a whim as a friend of mine said these guys were good. he was right! country with rock influences, great show!

5. 10/1 tannahill weaver/old blind dogs, the ark, ann arbor - awesome double bill of scottish/celtic music. fiddle? bag pipes? indeed and they really played two great sets and the finale with both bands and double the instruments was amazing!6. 11/5 wilco, hill auditorium, ann arbor - 28 songs and over two hours of music? hell yes!

Went for the daiquiris, suffered the cover band. They sounded fine and were crowd pleasers, which is basically what you expect from a classic rock cover band. On the plus side, they were fit and nice to look at. On the minus side, they did a 3-song medley of Journey. So fuck them.